The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-04-23

| pulpit was beautiful with choice plants and
flowers, of which the ladies of the church are
so lavish on such occasions. The first part
of the exercises consisted of Scripture Tread
ing and singing by the school, Rev. DIR. Crane
doing the reading. There we're class exer-
cises, a contribution exercise, distribution
of Easter eggs by the teachers to the pupils
of the Sunday school, Rotations by individ-
uals, and several fine selections by the quar-
tet of ladies, each exercise contributing its
portion of pleasure. Four members were
received.
Rising SUM- Ind. - Easter was duly and
truly observed in our church here. In the
morning sermon was preached by the pas
tor, from 1 Cor. XIV. 20, to large and inter
ested congregation. Among other points we
made in the sermon was this: that Easter is
more to the Universalist church, than any
other from the fact that to us it not only
meant hereafter but blessed and endless
hereafter to every soul that God hath created.
At night a Sunday school entertainment
was held, which was pronounced the best
ever given in the city. The decorations we're
very profuse, and represented much good
taste, besides great deal of hard work by
few willing hands.
Ravenna, 0.-The church was beautifully
decorated with living plants and flowers.
The congregation filled the house. Excellent
singing was furnished by the choir. The pas
tor preached an earnest and appropriate
sermon, after which one woman and three
young men, two of them college students,
were welcomed to the church. 1t was an i'm
pressive AMI inspiring service, that put new
courage and life into the church and congre-
cation. 1t is expected that several others
will soon unite with the church.
Plain City and Alder Chapel, O.-Easter SER
vices of a pleasant character we're held at
Plain City and Alder Chapel. AT Plain City
the communion was celebrated in the morn
ing and a concert held in the evening. The
decorations were beautiful and appropriate.
At Alder Chapel the communion was observed
and the service was impressive and inspiring.
Wausau Wis. = Easter passed off very
pleasantly. The church was neatly decorated
and the congregations were unusually large.
Easter sermon in the morning, and after
services, received four into the church. In
the evening the Sunday-school gave a con-
cert which was quite success. Our cause
is gaining slowly in this city. The ladies are
active in their work; have just held crazy
tea," which proved quite a success, taking in
$50.
Minneapolis, MINI. In the Church of the
Redeemer congregation filling the great au-
dience room and gallery was present, and
extra seats had to be provided. The services
were conducted by Rev. M. D. Shutter and
the sermon was from the text, " How are the
dead raised up and with what body do they
Gomez" The decorations were elaborate, the
finest ever seen in the church, and included
several beautiful memorial pieces. At the
close of the sermon twenty-five members
were received.
Oak Park, Ill.-The pulpit, platform and
orchestra were handsomely decorated with
flowers. There was special musical pro-
gram, and the pastor, Rev. Miss Chaplin,
preached on Life and Immortality brought
to Light through the Gospel" The sermon
was followed by the communion, in which a
large number participated. The reception
of members will take place the first Sunday
of May.
Girard, Ill.-Our society here held Easter
services at the church on Sunday evening,
which proved grand success. The recita
tions by the Sunday-school scholars, the
songs and the emblems, were of the most in
teresting character. All present were de-
lighted. We were obliged to do without our
pastor, she being absent, but we had an ex-
cellent substitute in Mrs. Mcconnell. Her
invocation was remarkable heart Offering
that was felt by every one. The ladies are
all deserving of praise for the interest taken
in the services.
Lewiston, Idaho.-Following the program
furnished by the Helper we had a delight
full Easter concert given by the Sabbath
school. Our floral offerings were mostly
wild flowers, as our orchards are now in
bloom and the fields-a glorious array-have
been painted with flowers for weeks. We
have good Sabbath-school-the Oldest in
the place, and its success, more than to any
one else, is due to the superintendent, Br. j.
M. Howe, who is a theologian as well as a
member of the bar. Two united with us on
Easter. Our attendance is good, and we all
feel encouraged.
Grand Rapids, Mich.-We had full houses
morning and evening. The floral decorations
consisting of memorial pieces, cut flowers and
pot plants were elaborate, and in the morning,
after an unusually fine musical program by
the choir. the pastor, Rev. Charles Fluhrer,
preached sermon on "Man as a Spiritual
Being" taking the text from II. Cor. v. 16:
"Yea, though we have known Christ after
the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him
no more" In the evening we had concert,
the "Easter Secret" of the Helper being adj
mirably rendered.
Clarinda, Iowa.-We 'endeavor to keep up
with our live churches in observing all our spe-
cial days. Our Z aster service and concert were
beautiful and impressive, and much admired
by the large audience. The Clarinda Herald
says: "The Easter services at the Universal
list church were very interesting. The floral
decorations were beautifully attractive and
much enjoyed by the large audience present.
The evening concert was splendid sand the
children did their parts SO we'll that all speak
in highest praise. We are pleased :toInote
the gradual and progressive growth and pros
perity of this society"